What&#x27;s happening in Kirkby

New shop set to open doors in Kirkby town centre today

The store will occupy the space used by New Look

Liverpool Echo12h ago

New £7.7m Merseyside development to offer 800 homes

The £7.7 million-backed development, called Tudor Place, will be delivered by Barratt and David Wilson Homes and set to launch on Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby, later this year.

Wirral Globe18 Aug

Kirkby taxi driver claimed his dog died chasing a seagull but it was all an elaborate lie

Robert Cretu made 30 false dog insurance claims and pocketed £31,700 for pets that never even existed

Lancashire Live17 Aug

Kirkby mum asks 'am I going to jail?' after what was found in her bra

Rachael Talbot attempted to smuggle thousands of pounds of drugs into Walton prison on behalf of an inmate called 'Carlos'

Liverpool Echo10 Aug

Efforts to help Kirkby grandad 'loved by the community'

Taxi driver Tony O'Connor, 55, was first diagnosed with cancer in 2022

Liverpool Echo5 Aug

'Wilfully neglectful' couple allowed 12-week-old baby to ingest cocaine

Kevin Fields, now of Kirkby, Merseyside, and Ella Jones, of Lostock Gralam, appeared at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday, July 22, for sentencing.

Wirral Globe24 Jul

Bid made for alcohol premises licence in Kirkby

The application seeks off-premises alcohol sales 7am to 11pm daily at the Kirkby site

Liverpool Echo23 Jul

Kirkby headteacher who left school with no qualifications retires after 36 years

Tony McGuinness has been proud to serve the community he grew up in

Liverpool Echo16 Jul

£2.5m plans for Kirkby including padel courts 'on a bit of a loser'

"We’ve got ambition for Kirkby. It would seem that some on social media don’t"

Liverpool Echo16 Jul

Council commits to further investment in Kirkby Town Centre

Council commits to further investment in Kirkby Town Centre Knowsley News

Knowsley News15 Jul

Man in his 30s found dead in Kirkby street as police given extra powers

Detectives have launched an investigation and cordoned off parts of the area

Lancashire Live28 Jun

Police release statement following death of man in his 30s in Kirkby

Police have been given additional powers to search people suspected of involvement in criminality or disorder

Liverpool Echo27 Jun

Kirkby road cordoned off after man's body found

An eyewitness told the ECHO Kersey Road in the Knowsley Town had been cordoned off

Liverpool Echo27 Jun

'I'm the other Neil Armstrong - from Kirkby'

He believes that he has got what it takes to achieve his dream

Liverpool Echo14 Jun

People 'having to go out of Kirkby to breathe' thanks to dust

Neighbours claim they are suffering due to ongoing problems with clouds of dust produced by lorries

Liverpool Echo10 Jun

Little boy's plea to Kirkby mum sparks life-changing decision

Julie Connor said she "couldn’t face the idea of leaving him without a mum"

Liverpool Echo27 May

Drug dealer told taxi driver: 'You're in Kirkby and around here we will shoot you'

The dad began working for the 'Lil T' drugs line after racking up a cocaine debt which led to a threat that his mum's house would be burned down

Liverpool Echo17 May

Stephen Graham in tears after emotional BAFTA moment

The Kirkby actor and his wife, Hannah Walters, were both pictured wiping away tears during Christine Tremarco's speech

Liverpool Echo11 May

Kirkby man rotting in Cambodian prison told mum 'I'm going to die in here'

Shane Denney has barely any food to eat and is sleeping on the floor of his cell which he shares with dozens of others

Liverpool Echo2 May

Unauthorised Play Area in Kirkby

Unauthorised Play Area in Kirkby Knowsley News

Knowsley News17 Apr

Man, 27, dies after crash as heartbroken Kirkby dad pays tribute

Hundreds of people turned up to Sam O’Shea's funeral to pay their respects

Liverpool Echo17 Apr

Man, 78, arrested over James Bulger grave vandalism

Shocking news today as a 78-year-old man from our very own Kirkby has been arrested in connection with the vandalism at James Bulger's grave. We're awaiting further details from the police on this upsetting development.

BBC Merseyside11 Apr

Kirkby sex offender who stabbed himself in the neck after being outed vows to never own computer again

Stephen McLoughlin believed he was speaking to two schoolgirls aged 13 and 12

Liverpool Echo2 Apr

Where in Cumbria is bidding for Town of Culture?

Barrow, Kirkby Lonsdale, Ulverston and Kendal submit bids to become the inaugural Town of Culture.

BBC Cumbria2 Apr

Council boss to call for government to cover Kirkby illegal waste dump clear up costs

Council boss to call for government to cover Kirkby illegal waste dump clear up costs Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Echo25 Mar

Knowsley Council Planning23 Mar

APPLICATION TO DISCHARGE CONDITIONS 2 (LANDSCAPING) AND 3 (BNG) PERTAINING TO PLANNING PERMISSION 25/00253/KMBC1

Exciting news for our Kirkby Town Centre! A planning application is being processed to discharge conditions for landscaping and biodiversity at The Kirkby Centre on Norwich Way. This could bring some lovely green improvements to our local heart!

Knowsley Council Planning20 Mar

ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY SIDE, REAR AND FRONT EXTENSION.

Exciting news from Rowan Drive in Kirkby Park! A planning application has been submitted for a new single-storey extension, and it's currently awaiting a decision from the council. Keep an eye on this one as it could be a great addition to the neighbourhood!

Knowsley Council Planning18 Mar

ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.

Good news for residents on Hobart Drive in Tower Hill! A planning application for a single-storey rear extension has been submitted, and we'll be keeping an eye on the decision for you. This is all happening right here in our Shevington ward, L33 4EQ.

Knowsley Council Planning17 Mar

INSTALLATION OF NEW PLANT EQUIPMENT COMPRISING OF REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT WITHIN 1.8M FENCED ENCLOSURE TOGETHER WITH ...

Exciting news for Moorgate Road Southdene! A planning application has been submitted for new refrigeration equipment, set to be housed in a secure 1.8m fenced enclosure. This could be a significant upgrade for the area!